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Esting Family History

Esting Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elting, Epting, Osting, Kesting, Eiting, Etling, Stang, Keating

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Where is the Esting family from?

You can see how Esting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Esting families living in California. This was about 78% of all the recorded Esting's in USA. California had the highest population of Esting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esting ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Esting ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Esting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esting census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Esting. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Esting. For the veterans among your Esting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esting lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Esting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Esting in 1975 was 76, and 90 in 1985.

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